Kenzo Defeats Davido, Emmanuella To Win Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Two favourite Nigerian entertainers have had their hearts broken after losing an international award.
Emmanuella and Davido
 
Nigerian entertainers - Emmanuella and Davido - failed to win the favourite African star category of the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. They were defeated by Eddy Kenzo, an Ugandan musician who eventually won the award.
 
Nigerians had expected either Emmanuella or Davido to win the award owing to their popularity, but many were shocked as Kenzo took the award home.
 
The Ugandan star took to his Facebook page to share the news of his triumph.
 
Real name, Edrisa Musuuza, Kenzo is best known for his 2014 song ‘Sitya Loss’. In 2017, he released ‘Sembera Eno’ and ‘Jubilation’, two songs which were big hits in Uganda.
 
Kenzo
 
The award ceremony took place in Inglewood, California, US, on Sunday. The winner was determined by voter preferences and other considerations.
 
Other African stars nominated for the award are Casper Nyovest (South Africa), Caster Somonya (South Africa), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), and Eddy Konzo (Uganda).
 
Below is the full list of winners:
 
Music
Favourite African Star
Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Caster Semenya (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Emmanuella (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
 
Favourite Global Music Star
BTS (Asia)
Black Coffee (Africa)
Lorde (Australia/New Zealand)
Maluma (South America)
Taylor Swift (North America)
The Vamps (UK)
Zara Larsson (Europe)
 
Favourite Music Group
Fifth Harmony
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
The Chainsmokers
Twenty One Pilots
Coldplay
 
Favourite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes
Bruno Mars
DJ Khaled
Ed Sheeran
Luis Fonsi
Kendrick Lamar
 
Favourite Female Artist
Demi Lovato
Katy Perry
Pink
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
Beyoncé
 
Favourite Song
‘Shape Of You’ – Ed Sheeran
‘Despacito’ (Remix) – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber
‘HUMBLE.’ – Kendrick Lamar
‘I’m The One’ – DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
‘It Ain’t Me’ – Selena Gomez & Kygo
‘Look What You Made Me Do’ – Taylor Swift
‘That’s What I Like’ – Bruno Mars
‘Thunder’ – Imagine Dragons
 
Favourite Breakout Artist
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Harry Styles
Khalid
Noah Cyrus
Alessia Cara
Film
 
Favourite Movie
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Beauty and the Beast
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Pitch Perfect 3
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Greatest Showman
Wonder Woman
 
Favourite Movie Actor
Dwayne Johnson (Dr Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Ben Affleck (Batman, Justice League)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Thor: Ragnarok)
Chris Pratt (Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)
Kevin Hart (Moose Finbar, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)
Will Ferrell (Brad, Daddy’s Home 2)
 
Favourite Movie Actress
Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, The Greatest Showman & Michelle, Spider-Man: Homecoming)
Anna Kendrick (Beca, Pitch Perfect 3)
Daisy Ridley (Rey, Star Wars: The Last Jedi)
Emma Watson (Belle, Beauty and the Beast)
Gal Gadot (Diana/Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman & Justice League)
Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2)
 
Favourite Animated Movie
Coco
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Cars 3
Despicable Me 3
Ferdinand
Smurfs: The Lost Village
The Emoji Movie
The Lego Batman Movie
Television
 
Favourite TV Show
Stranger Things
Fuller House
Henry Danger
K.C. Undercover
Power Rangers Ninja Steel
The Big Bang Theory
The Flash
The Thundermans
 
Favourite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants
Alvin!!! And the Chipmunks
Teen Titans Go!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Loud House
The Simpsons
 
Favourite TV Actor
Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)
Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead)
Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash, The Flash)
Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)
William Shewfelt (Brody Romero/Red Ranger, Power Rangers Ninja Steel)



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At Joint CPDM Anniversary Celebration: Shey Jones, Fuh Calistus Announce Tarring of the Ring Road



The permanent Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung Division has applauded
Shey Jones and Dr. Fuh Calistus
militants of the five sections of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM in the Division for their political maturity. Shey Jones Yembe made the statement while presiding the First ever Joint Anniversary of the CPDM at the Nkambe Community hall on March 24, 2018 where militants gathered to celebrate the 33 years of continued existence of the party since its creation in Bamenda. The joint anniversary celebration which took place under the chairmanship of the Permanent Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung brought together militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung I (Nkambe), Donga Mantung II (Ndu), Donga Mantung III (Nwa), Donga Mantung IV (Misaje) and Donga Mantung V (Ako).
In appreciating his comrades of the CPDM for their political maturity, Shey Jones Yembe said “I must say Donga Mantung Division has shown a lot of maturity. And we have just come here to encourage the people to continue to be supportive and support the CPDM party”. According to Shey Jones Yembe the Division will have returns in terms of development given that the nation is aware of their support to the ruling party.
Harping on why Donga Mantung people should support the CPDM, Shey Jones Yembe heighted some of the major achievements of the party in the Division. More importantly, Shey Jones revealed that the stretch of the Bamenda Ring road from Kumbo to Misaje will be tarred. He used the occasion to congratulate CPDM militants of the five sections for the confidence and the moral support they have bestowed in the ruling party. “The President of the Republic is a human being. He needs all these people to support him so that he can continue to deliver for our nation. And Donga Mantung has been one of those Divisions that has been standing to the taste of supporting the unity of our country. So we came mostly to thank our people and to remind them that the country knows about it and we will have returns in terms of development”, he told journalists in an interview.
On his part, Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Technological Development said the marriage between the CPDM and Donga Mantung is a genuine one. He emphasized that President Biya has done a lot to maintain national unity since crisis started in the North West and South West regions. He also reminded CPDM militants that government has taken the development of Donga Mantun Division as priority reasons why government has continued with its great efforts to look for finances to tarr the ring road. “Projects are on and government has made tremendous efforts to seek finances to continue the development of the Ring Road”. He revealed that about 50 billion francs is tipped for the road and that technicians are on the feild mapping. Worthy to note that the delegate of Public works had summoned a meeting with all those whose structures are near the road to road so they are eventually compensated in case of damages.
Militants were reminded that this year is an election year and they should work hard to make sure that the CPDM emerges victorious in the entire Division.
Some of the speakers at the Joint Anniversary celebration in Nkambe included Ngabir Paul Bantar (Mayor of Nkambe) and Gerard Ngala (Section President). The celebrations ended with the reading of a Motion of Support which was addressed to the chairman of the CPDM, President Paul Biya.     
The permanent Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung Division has applauded militants of the five sections of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM in the Division for their political maturity. Shey Jones Yembe made the statement while presiding the First ever Joint Anniversary of the CPDM at the Nkambe Community hall on March 24, 2018 where militants gathered to celebrate the 33 years of continued existence of the party since its creation in Bamenda. The joint anniversary celebration which took place under the chairmanship of the Permanent Coordinator of the CPDM for Donga Mantung brought together militants and sympathizers of Donga Mantung I (Nkambe), Donga Mantung II (Ndu), Donga Mantung III (Nwa), Donga Mantung IV (Misaje) and Donga Mantung V (Ako).
In appreciating his comrades of the CPDM for their political maturity, Shey Jones Yembe said “I must say Donga Mantung Division has shown a lot of maturity. And we have just come here to encourage the people to continue to be supportive and support the CPDM party”. According to Shey Jones Yembe the Division will have returns in terms of development given that the nation is aware of their support to the ruling party.
Harping on why Donga Mantung people should support the CPDM, Shey Jones Yembe heighted some of the major achievements of the party in the Division. More importantly, Shey Jones revealed that the stretch of the Bamenda Ring road from Kumbo to Misaje will be tarred. He used the occasion to congratulate CPDM militants of the five sections for the confidence and the moral support they have bestowed in the ruling party. “The President of the Republic is a human being. He needs all these people to support him so that he can continue to deliver for our nation. And Donga Mantung has been one of those Divisions that has been standing to the taste of supporting the unity of our country. So we came mostly to thank our people and to remind them that the country knows about it and we will have returns in terms of development”, he told journalists in an interview.
On his part, Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Technological Development said the marriage between the CPDM and Donga Mantung is a genuine one. He emphasized that President Biya has done a lot to maintain national unity since crisis started in the North West and South West regions. He also reminded CPDM militants that government has taken the development of Donga Mantun Division as priority reasons why government has continued with its great efforts to look for finances to tarr the ring road. “Projects are on and government has made tremendous efforts to seek finances to continue the development of the Ring Road”.
Militants were reminded that this year is an election year and they should work hard to make sure that the CPDM emerges victorious in the entire Division.
Some of the speakers at the Joint Anniversary celebration in Nkambe included Ngabir Paul Bantar (Mayor of Nkambe) and Gerard Ngala (Section President). The celebrations ended with the reading of a Motion of Support which was addressed to the chairman of the CPDM, President Paul Biya.     
 



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Saturday, March 24, 2018

Sparrow Hawk: Kondengui Gets New Tenant, Basile Atangana Kouna



Basile Atangana Kouna

Former Minister of Water and Energy, Atangana Kouna will pass his first night at the Kondengui Prison. Sources say his interrogation started at 11:30 am at the Special Criminal Court over alleged financial mishap, the former Minister who was napped in Nigeria and brought back to Cameroon has been sent to Kondengui Prison in Yaounde. Sources also hinted that before was interrogated on the alleged financial malpractice, the investigators also quizzed him on how he managed to vamoosed out of the country when his movement were restricted.It is alleged that it is with the help of interpool that he was arrested in Nigeria.
 It should be recalled that Basile Atangana Kouna was removed from his ministerial position during President Paul Biya’s March 2 cabinet reshuffle. He had already been ordered not to leave the country yet he sneaked out to Nigeria.


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Friday, March 23, 2018

Sparrow Hawk: Three High Profile Personalities Arrested for Alleged Financial Malpractices



Three high profile personalities including a former minister have been detained in YaoundĂ© for alleged financial malpractices. They were hawked by the famous anti-corruption operation "Sparrow Hawk”.  Reports say Louis Max Ohandja, former Secretary of State to the Minister of Public Works, in charge of roads, Jean William Sollo, former boss of a public company and Bruno Bekolo Ebe, former rector of the University of Douala, were placed Wednesday night in custody in  Kondengui, the central prison of Yaounde .
They are accused of transforming state funds into private pockets, but according what we gathered the amounts will be known only after the judicial proceeding will be opened. It is said that the Special Criminal Court (TCS), a judicial body that indicted the three personalities is working round the clock interrogating other accomplices.
 William Sollo, according to the same source, is subject to a procedure for alleged misappropriation of funds within the Cameroon water utilities corporation (Camwater). From 2012 to 2016, Mr. Sollo managed this public company, which recently took over water distribution service from a private company.
 Bekelo Ebe is suspected of financial malpractices at the University of Douala. In 2014, the Fiscal and Budgetary Disciplinary Committee, an official investigation unit on governance issues in public administrations and public companies, declared Bekolo Ebe debtor of the sum of 2.4 billion FCFA



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